Applications and Criteria

SCHOLARSHIPS

Any student who is a senior and is enrolled in a Maryland high school (public or private) is eligible for this scholarship. Students must plan to enroll as a full time student in a teacher preparation program in Dance, Health, Physical Education or Recreation at a collegiate institution.

The applicant shall rank in the upper one-half of the senior class.

The applicant shall hold a current G.P.A. of 2.5 or higher, computed on a four point system.

The applicant shall show evidence of leadership qualities in the community and extracurricular participation, especially those that may have an impact on the future career in teaching.

B. APPLICATION

Complete the official application forms below

Three letters of recommendation should accompany the completed application.

one letter from a member of the physical education staff of the high school

one letter from a school staff member outside of the department of physical education

one letter from a person not a member of the school staff, excluding relatives

The form indicating the student’s present G.P.A. and class rank should be completed by a school official and returned with the application.

An OFFICIAL high school transcriptThis application form must be filled out in full and submitted by the applicant with the four supporting materials (listed below). Apply by completing the form below and email electronically to nk.donkor@gmail.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: emailed by 11:59 p.m.May 20

C. SELECTION

Completed applications will be reviewed by the MAHPERD Honors and Awards Committee.

Award recipients will be notified and announced upon acceptance and enrollment in a higher education institution.

Final awards will be made upon evidence of full time enrollment and paid tuition at the institution of the recipient’s choice

Recognition of the scholarship will be made at the annual MAHPERD convention awards banquet. Attendance to the banquet is strongly encouraged

Every attempt will be made to make arrangements for a MAHPERD officer to present scholarship to the winner(s) at his/her school recognition ceremony.

Questions about this application form should be sent to Mrs. Nana Donkor at nk.donkor@gmail.com

I've invited you to fill out the form 2016 MAHPERD SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CRITERIA FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. To fill it out, visit: http://goo.gl/forms/ZtUAIwXhvc

Any applicant completing their sophomore or junior year and attending a Maryland College or University, who is enrolled as a FULL TIME student in a teacher preparation program in dance education, health education, physical education or recreation is considered eligible.

Applicants shall hold a current G.P.A. of 3.0 in the declared major and a G.P.A. of 2.5 overall.

Applicants shall show evidence of leadership in community and extracurricular participation, particularly those that apply to the chosen profession.

B. APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Complete the official application form below.

Three (3) letters of recommendation should accompany the completed application:

one letter submitted by a member of the HPERD staff

one letter submitted by a school employee outside the HPERD department

one letter submitted by a person who is not a member of the school community, excluding relatives

The form indicating GPA and declared major should be signed by the HPERD department chair and returned with the application.

An electronic copy of college transcript AND an OFFICIAL College Transcript sent to the MAHPERD Office - 828 Dulaney Valley Road, Towson MD 21204.

Apply by completing the form below and email parts of the application electronically to nk.donkor@gmail.com

APPLICATION DEADLINE: emailed by 11:59 p.m. May 20

C. SELECTION PROCESS

Completed applications will be reviewed by the MAHPERD Honors and Awards Committee.

The recipient will be notified and announced upon proof of enrollment.

Awards will be made upon evidence of full time enrollment at the institution.

Recognition of the scholarship will be made at the annual MAHPERD convention awards banquet. Attendance to the banquet is strongly encouraged.

Questions about this application form should be sent to Mrs. Nana Donkor at nk.donkor@gmail.com

I've invited you to fill out the form 2016 MAHPERD SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS CRITERIA FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS. To fill it out, visit: http://goo.gl/forms/fEIy88a9tj